Director Of Legal - Australasia

Otis

Sydney, NSW, Australia
Base: not specified; bonus/equity: bonus included;...
Contractual negotiations and commercial advice
Legal risk management and compliance
Employment law expertise
You will be responsible for Australasia-wide legal matters, partnering closely with business and functional leadership to support growth, manage legal and regulatory risk, and ensure compliance with applicable laws

Job Summary

  • You will be responsible for Australasia-wide legal matters, partnering closely with business and functional leadership to support growth, manage legal and regulatory risk, and ensure compliance with applicable laws.
  • Otis is the world’s leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation, and service company with a diverse global team committed to innovation and high performance.
  • The role offers competitive remuneration including car allowance and bonus, a modern Sydney CBD office with flexible working options, and the opportunity to be part of a global organization with strong values and ethical culture.

Matching Summary

You will be responsible for Australasia-wide legal matters, partnering closely with business and functional leadership to support growth, manage legal and regulatory risk, and ensure compliance with applicable laws.

Salary

Base: Not specified; Bonus/Equity: Bonus included; Benefits: Car allowance and other benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Contractual negotiations and commercial advice
  • Legal risk management and compliance
  • Employment law expertise
  • Data privacy and legal training
  • Management of external counsel and budgets
  • Company Secretary duties

Nice-to-have

  • Strong commercial acumen
  • Project delivery capability
  • Leadership and executive influencing skills
  • High-level organizational skills
  • Collaboration and innovation culture

Key Requirements

  • Australian-qualified lawyer
  • 10 years post-qualification experience
  • Admission as Solicitor of the Supreme Court of NSW or other Australian states
  • Experience in private practice and in-house roles preferred
  • Background in construction and commercial law

Work Rights

Not specified

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